Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, where crews quickly brought a blaze under control before it could spread further through the home. The fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday on Golden Gate Road, prompting a coordinated response from multiple agencies.
According to the Stone Harbor Fire Department, dispatchers received the call at 2:44 a.m. for a first-alarm structure fire in the 10600 block of Golden Gate Road. Responding firefighters arrived to find heavy fire involving the rear deck of the residence.
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Quint 13, under the command of Captain Robert McClure Jr., was the first unit on scene and reported significant flames on the rear deck of the building.
Firefighters from Stone Harbor Quint 13 and Avalon Engine 11 launched an aggressive attack, quickly containing and extinguishing the fire before it spread deeper into the structure. Their rapid response helped prevent additional damage to the home.
No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported, and officials have not announced the cause of the fire.
Mutual Aid Response
As crews remained on scene battling the fire, Engine 70 provided station coverage for Stone Harbor Fire Department, ensuring emergency protection remained available for the community while firefighters handled the incident.
The coordinated response highlighted the importance of mutual aid partnerships between neighboring fire departments during emergency operations.
Investigation Underway
Fire officials have not released information regarding what sparked the blaze. An investigation is expected to determine the fire’s origin and cause.
Damage estimates have also not been announced as crews complete their assessment of the property.
What’s Next?
Investigators will continue examining the scene while firefighters ensure all remaining hotspots have been extinguished. If additional findings regarding the cause or extent of the damage become available, officials are expected to provide updates.
Thursday’s response serves as a reminder of the critical role quick notification, rapid deployment, and regional cooperation play in limiting property damage during residential fires.
Conclusion
Thanks to the swift actions of firefighters from Stone Harbor and Avalon, the Golden Gate Road fire was brought under control before it could cause more extensive damage. The successful response, supported by mutual aid partners, helped protect both the affected property and the surrounding neighborhood.